Holy Ground

Jeremy Riddle's song 'Holy Ground' is a profound exploration of spiritual transcendence and the sacred connection between humanity and the divine. The lyrics convey a sense of leaving the mundane behind and reaching towards a higher, more spiritual plane. The opening lines, 'We’re letting go tonight / We’re leaving earth behind,' suggest a release from earthly concerns and a journey towards a divine presence. This journey is marked by praise and worship, symbolized by the phrase 'With praise we touch the sky,' indicating that through worship, one can reach a state of spiritual elevation.

The recurring declaration of 'Holy, holy, you are holy' emphasizes the sanctity and purity of the divine presence. The repetition of 'We are standing on holy ground' reinforces the idea that the act of worship brings one into a sacred space, a place where the divine is palpably present. This holy ground is not a physical location but a spiritual state of being, where the worshipper feels enveloped by the divine presence.

The imagery of being 'Up with the stars, outside of time' and 'Held in the brightness of your light' further illustrates the transcendence experienced during worship. It suggests a timeless, eternal connection with the divine, beyond the constraints of the physical world. The mention of 'All of the saints and angels cry / And all of creation testifies' expands this experience to a cosmic scale, where all of creation acknowledges and worships the divine. The song culminates in a powerful sense of divine presence, with the lines 'We feel you all around,' encapsulating the overwhelming and all-encompassing nature of this sacred connection.